DevOps Engineer 3 (2 Positions)

The AES Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Group is seeking two experienced DevOps Engineer 3 professionals for a role based in Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX / Peoria, IL / Broomfield, CO. This hybrid position requires designing, building, and deploying cloud-based applications and infrastructure with a focus on AWS, GitHub Actions, and IaC.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of DevOps experience, strong YAML CI/CD skills, and hands-on CloudFormation and IAM expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional DevOps/engineering experience.
• Hands-on AWS cloud infrastructure experience.
• Strong GitHub and GitHub Actions expertise.
• Proficiency in YAML-based CI/CD pipelines and IaC.
• Experience with AWS MLOps/AI services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-based apps and infra.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Create and manage AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation.
• Manage IAM roles, permissions, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot AWS connectivity and deployment issues.
• Support AI/ML services like SageMaker and Bedrock.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams and provide standby support.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

AWS cloud services

GitHub Actions

CI/CD pipelines (YAML)

Cloud security

Distributed systems

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

IAM

Job description

Role: DevOps Engineer 3 (2 Positions

Work Location: Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX / Peoria, IL / Broomfield, CO

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 2 days per week

Pay rate: $57-$63/hr

Position Overview

Our client is seeking two experienced DevOps Engineer 3 professionals for an exciting opportunity with one of our leading global enterprise clients in the industrial and manufacturing industry.

The selected candidates will join the DevOps Engineering team, supporting multiple engineering groups in designing, developing, building, testing, and deploying cloud-based applications and infrastructure.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise in AWS cloud services, GitHub Actions, YAML-based CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CloudFormation, IAM, and AWS MLOps/AI services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software systems, applications, and cloud infrastructure.
• Independently manage complex application development and infrastructure engineering assignments.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and YAML.
• Design, implement, and deploy AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation templates.
• Manage AWS IAM roles, permissions, policies, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot AWS connectivity, infrastructure, application, and deployment-related issues.
• Support engineering teams in implementing CI/CD solutions and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Support AWS MLOps and AI services, including SageMaker, Bedrock, ECS, EKS, and IAM.
• Maintain high standards of security, software quality, scalability, and operational reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve development and deployment processes.
• Serve as the primary DevOps technical point of contact for assigned engineering teams.
• Participate in regular team standups and provide ongoing engineering support.
• Provide off-shift and weekend support when required.

Required Qualifications

• 5 7+ years of professional experience in DevOps Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure and services.
• Strong practical experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency in developing, configuring, and maintaining YAML-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience designing, writing, and deploying AWS CloudFormation templates.
• Experience working with AWS MLOps and AI services, including:
• Amazon SageMaker Notebooks
• Amazon Bedrock
• Amazon ECS and EKS
• AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Strong understanding of AWS infrastructure, cloud security, and access management.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with distributed engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Associate or Professional-level certifications in DevOps, Development, or Cloud Architecture.
• Experience with AWS firewall configurations and cloud networking.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure infrastructure and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Familiarity with NVIDIA GPU infrastructure for AI-related use cases, particularly cybersecurity and governance.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure and engineering environments.
• Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex technical challenges.